It is impossible for any man to fix himself .
Each of us must be born again of the Word and Holy Spirit of Christ Jesus .
The Gift Of God is Eternal Life through Jesus Christ our Lord .
That is Grace .
To the extent we guard our hearts (minds) and to the extent we accept the will of the Lord as our will is the extent to which we manifest as Sons of God .
When we are conformed to the image of Christ we manifest as Christ .
At that point, it is not us doing the works of righteousness, it is the Holy Spirit of Christ in us doing the works and speaking the words .
That is works .